. >> and this story, abc 7 news i team back with a connection between a missing san francisco boy and a convicted serial killer. >> previous occasions we have seen a measurable drop in violent crime it worked before, it could work again, police call on a california patrol tonight for help on the streets. good evening, i'm dan ashley. >> a man shot to death this morning in oakland, highlights need for assistance in a city where the crime rate skyrocketed this year. we're live with today's developments. thomas? >> this isn't the first time oakland asked for help from the sheriff's department or chp. but jerry brown was mayor of oakland he asked for same support. now, he's governor and providing it. >> i said those are gunshots. >> jody lives right here near lake merit this, morning she heard shots. wins -- minutes later a man was found dead in the street. police officers say he was targeted as he left for work. >> we're talking to witnesses and we are thankful to the community. we received multiple calls this